Jane Burns
@janeburns.bsky.social
Journalist who has covered pretty much everything, which is why one day my memoir will be called “Cheese and Basketball: Stories From a Reporter Who Has Covered Everything.” Writing about girls' and women's sports in Iowa at https://janeburns.substack.com
And it all took less than a year. Horrific
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
And it all took less than a year. Horrific
Last year Auntie Jane, who does her homework, gave the youngest (3rd grade) a kids bio on Jane Goodall. She had just done a report on her in school. She shrieked with delight and screamed, “I LOVE HER!”
November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Last year Auntie Jane, who does her homework, gave the youngest (3rd grade) a kids bio on Jane Goodall. She had just done a report on her in school. She shrieked with delight and screamed, “I LOVE HER!”
Yup. They all get books. Especially the ones with rich grandparents who shower then with every material item that they can think of and the kids don’t need. (Cellphones for 8-year-olds after Mom and Dad say no way.) Nope, books.
November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Yup. They all get books. Especially the ones with rich grandparents who shower then with every material item that they can think of and the kids don’t need. (Cellphones for 8-year-olds after Mom and Dad say no way.) Nope, books.
For a few years, my friend Leslie and I did what we called "Lo-Fi Black Fri" - we'd pick a small town to go to on Black Friday. That year, it was Monroe/New Glarus.
Even though I moved, Leslie and I realized there's no reason to end this tradition; we'll meet up in Eastern Iowa for Lo-Fi Black Fri.
Even though I moved, Leslie and I realized there's no reason to end this tradition; we'll meet up in Eastern Iowa for Lo-Fi Black Fri.
November 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For a few years, my friend Leslie and I did what we called "Lo-Fi Black Fri" - we'd pick a small town to go to on Black Friday. That year, it was Monroe/New Glarus.
Even though I moved, Leslie and I realized there's no reason to end this tradition; we'll meet up in Eastern Iowa for Lo-Fi Black Fri.
Even though I moved, Leslie and I realized there's no reason to end this tradition; we'll meet up in Eastern Iowa for Lo-Fi Black Fri.
Can I come over to yours? I make a killer cheese ball
November 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Can I come over to yours? I make a killer cheese ball
It’s from an old cookbook I picked up when I was covering the Missouri Valley Conference tournament and the school was called SW Missouri. Back in their Final Four days. The book was old when I got it. Not sure how Kay got in there but famous alums are, too
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It’s from an old cookbook I picked up when I was covering the Missouri Valley Conference tournament and the school was called SW Missouri. Back in their Final Four days. The book was old when I got it. Not sure how Kay got in there but famous alums are, too
If you need a few more calories down the line
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
If you need a few more calories down the line
I am “I just bought another pair of reading glasses so I could have a pair in every room” years old
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I am “I just bought another pair of reading glasses so I could have a pair in every room” years old
I saw Yo-Yo Ma in concert a couple weeks ago. Transcendent.
November 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I saw Yo-Yo Ma in concert a couple weeks ago. Transcendent.